Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2016 UEFA best player award

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Ronaldo enjoyed a sensational 2015-16 season, winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid, before leading his country to UEFA EURO 2016 glory.

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo kisses his Best Player in Europe trophy, awarded at the end of the UEFA Champions League group stage draw ceremony on August 25, 2016 in Monaco. Photo: AFP

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award for a second time.

Ronaldo enjoyed a sensational 2015-16 season, winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid, before leading his country to UEFA EURO 2016 glory.

The 31-year-old beat off competition from club-mate Gareth Bale and Atlético Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann to land the award he first picked up in the 2013-14 season.